festhalten
hold on · hold tight · hold
Etwas mit der Hand greifen und nicht loslassen.
The German word "festhalten" is a verb that means "to hold fast" or "to retain". It is composed of the word "fest," which means "firm" or "secure," and "halten," which means "to hold." "Festhalten" can refer to physically holding onto something, as well as figuratively holding onto ideas, beliefs, or memories.
Similar words in German include "behalten" (to keep), "halten" (to hold), and "bewahren" (to preserve). The difference lies in the nuances: while "behalten" emphasizes the idea of keeping something, "festhalten" suggests a stronger sense of grip or retention; "bewahren" often implies safeguarding or preserving in a more protective context.
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Examples
Ich muss mich festhalten, damit ich nicht falle.verb
I have to hold on so I don't fall.
Halt dich fest!verb
Hold tight!
Halt dich fest, der Zug fährt gleich los.verb
Hold tight, the train is about to leave.
Er hält das Seil fest.verb
He holds the rope tightly.
Bitte haltet das Seil fest.verb
Please hold on to the rope.
Sie müssen sich gut festhalten, um nicht zu fallen.verb
You must hold on tightly to avoid falling.
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